Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 112,619 miles on the clock, averaging 6,591 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BF08 XLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,619 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,346 |
| Average per year | 6,591 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BF08 XLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BF08 XLU
What car is BF08 XLU?
BF08 XLU is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BF08 XLU?
The last recorded mileage for BF08 XLU was 112,619 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF08 XLU passed its MOT?
BF08 XLU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2025.
Is BF08 XLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF08 XLU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BF08 XLU?
BF08 XLU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.